The Celebration
Festen
“Every family has a secret.”
Synopsis
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a devastating secret that turns the night into a battle of truth and denial.
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The Celebration (1998) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-18
Top Cast
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Ulrich Thomsen
Christian
Henning Moritzen
Faderen
Thomas Bo Larsen
Michael
Paprika Steen
Helene
Birthe Neumann
Moderen
Trine Dyrholm
Pia
Helle Dolleris
Mette
Therese Glahn
Michelle
Klaus Bondam
Toastmasteren
Bjarne Henriksen
Kokken
Gbatokai Dakinah
Gbatokai
Lasse Lunderskov
Onklen
Lars Brygmann
Receptionisten
Lene Laub Oksen
Søsteren
Linda Laursen
Birthe
John Boas
Farfar
Erna Boas
Farmor
Bent Henningsen
Statister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 11, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov
- Original Score
- Lars Bo Jensen
- Original Title
- Festen
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- DR, SVT, Nimbus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Vinterberg
Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov
Lars Bo Jensen
Anthony Dod Mantle
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Birgitte Hald
Department Leadership Roster
Lars Bo Jensen
Original Music Composer
Thomas Vinterberg
Director
Anthony Dod Mantle
Director of Photography
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Editor
Thomas Vinterberg
Screenplay
Birgitte Hald
Producer
Mogens Rukov
Screenplay
Peter Hjorth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Celebration
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Celebration about?
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a devastating secret that turns the night into a battle of truth and denial.
Who directed The Celebration?
The Celebration was directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
Who stars in The Celebration?
The principal cast of The Celebration includes Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen, Birthe Neumann.
When was The Celebration released and how long is it?
The Celebration was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Celebration?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Celebration was composed by Lars Bo Jensen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Celebration?
The Celebration holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).